Pittsburgh Pirates ace and reigning National League Rookie of the Year Paul Skenes pledged to donate $100 to the Gary Sinise Foundation for every strikeout he recorded during the 2025 season, setting his donation goal for the year at $100,000.
Thanks to his dominance on the mound, and with support from fans and brand partners, Skenes has reached that goal with plenty of time to spare. As of Tuesday, he had raised more than $117,000 for the foundation, which supports veterans, first responders and their families. Now, he has moved the goalpost, setting his fundraising goal for the season at $150,000.